McNair Reading Room Closed for Fall '23
The McNair Reading Room will be closed to the public for the Fall of '23 as we work to expand our offerings and create a digital catalog to make finding materials easier for researchers.
The Institute provides students with a variety of valuable, challenging courses and research projects, and the opportunity to earn a Minor in Southern Studies. Its public programs on campus, throughout the state and through public media extend its educational mission across the region and the nation. Through its scholarly publications the Institute fosters the continuing exploration of all aspects of this important region.
Our Projects
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The papers of William Short
The Papers of William Short is a born-digital documentary focusing on William Short - diplomat, businessman, philanthropist, emancipationist, and Thomas Jefferson’s “adoptive son.”
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Take on the South
Our new podcast, Take on the South, explores the complexity of South through conversations with those who think, write, teach, and reflect on the South.
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ExploreSC
Our new app ExploreSC provides students, educators, tourists, and residents with a historically-informed, interactive way to explore the Palmetto State and its historical markers.
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South Carolina Encyclopedia
The Digital South Carolina Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference source of the people, places, events, things, achievements, and ideals that have contributed to the evolution of the Palmetto State.
Events and Announcements